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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.70, 1,783.14 and 367.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.70, 1,783.14 and 367.03 is: 550.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.70 : 1,783.14 = 367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.70/1,783.14 = 367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.70x = 1,783.14 × 367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.70x = 654,465.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,465.87/1,188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.57

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